Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by beers. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Adam is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 sp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his black hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a pickaxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.